Medical Card Reviews

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2018

Tuesday, 9 October 2018

Questions (340)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

340. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be refunded for medication the person purchased while the person's medical card was being reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41116/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.